Yes, Sir. Discussions have taken place through the usual channels, and it was thought that the
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House would like a little extra time in which to discuss the Housing Bill. Therefore, it has been agreed—and I hope the House will concur—that the Debate on the Second Reading of the Housing Bill shall continue until 10.15, and that thereafter the Financial Resolution shall be taken. We trust that the Debate on that Resolution will not take unduly long. That is the purpose of the Suspension of the Rule, and I hope the arrangement will meet with the general approval of the House.

Lieut.-Colonel Dower

Would the right hon. Gentleman give some indication of what he means by "not unduly long "?